Soanan Kerettiläinen, published in 1918 by Gerhart Hauptmann, is set in the scenic region of Soana, Switzerland. The novel follows a young priest named Francesco, who is dedicated to his faith but becomes captivated by the enigmatic shepherd known as Soanan kerettiläinen. As he seeks to reclaim a family of heretics for the church, he confronts the powerful forces of nature and desire, exploring themes of isolation, tradition versus modernity, and the complexities of human emotion.
